Serving 535 students in grades 6-8, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
What You Do Now Matters
School Rankings
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter Muhlenberg Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter Muhlenberg Middle School's ranking?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School is ranked #1337 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Peter Muhlenberg Middle School often compared to?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, W.w. Robinson Elementary School, Signal Knob Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle School?
535 students attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Peter Muhlenberg Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peter Muhlenberg Middle School?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peter Muhlenberg Middle School offer ?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peter Muhlenberg Middle School part of?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School is part of Shenandoah County School District.
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